I don’t think any of this is implemented in the alpha yet, but the website also mentions an Apocalyptic Form: You also gain one passive skill point every time you level up.The ones I’ve found so far are Brutality, Fire, Frost, Water, and Lightning. Skills can be leveled up in different ways and are divided into categories.You gain three attributes when you can level, which can be distributed between Strength, Dexterity, Power (magical), and Constitution.It’s a little early to say much about character builds, but here’s what I’ve noticed so far: I definitely noticed this using my chain lightning on enemies standing in pools of water, and my fireballs left patches of the ground burning.

For example, Lightning will spread in water and stun targets Fire will spread unless water or frost gets in the way, etc… You are free to use skills and spells as you want, but just like the Resource Opposition System, element-based spells will react to the environment and to other active elements in the area. Wolcen is also placing an emphasis on environmental effects. In my play time so far I haven’t noticed it make a huge difference, but it’s hard to tell how much of the system has been implemented. I also noticed skills level up as you use them, much like in Path of Exile, and with each level you can upgrade either their power or utility. The spell effects are impressive, and I think Wolcen will be a visual stunner once it’s further along. So far, all these skills feel good and look better. A ground pound that launches enemies out from your character in a straight line. Fire off lightning that bounces between enemies. Basic attack with the left mouse button, and bind spells and other skills to the right mouse button and number keys.įrom what I’ve seen, you unlock new skills by picking up and using skill books that drop. In its current state, Wolcen plays pretty much exactly like you would expect.

The alpha just became available today to Kickstarter backers, and through early access on Steam, and I jumped in for an hour to check it out.

Originally listed on Kickstarter as Umbra, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem in the vein of Diablo, Torchlight, Path of Exile, and countless others.

Wolcen: diablo 4 alpha